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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Top Seven Healthy After-School (or Afternoon) Snacks

Throughout 2012 I plan to share some of my "Top ___" lists of different recipes. Since R started school this week, and since he always comes how ravenous, I thought I'd share our favorite after school snacks:Apple Nachos: Our perennial favorite. If you or yours have a peanut allergy, you can easily use another nut butter.

Pumpkin Muffins: Sure, you can eat for breakfast, but they make a quick after school snack too (bonus: you're getting your kids to eat a vegetable for a snack!)

Seven-Layer Greek Dip: When I make this, it never lasts long. For the boys, I omit the red onion and tomato; you can customize it to your family's tastes! (PS--this recipe also uses my homemade hummus recipe, which is an easier, but equally tasty, after school snack)

Slow Cooker Applesauce: Have a busy day, mom? Then put all this in the slow cooker before you leave in the morning, and have a special treat waiting for your kids when they get home from school. Tastes waaaaaay better than applesauce, more like apple pie filling.

Homemade Microwave Popcorn: All you need is a brown paper lunch bag and some popcorn kernels...easy peasy and another Sweet Pea family favorite.

Super Granola Bars: An oldie, but a goodie (you can tell by the picture--I am no photographer now, but I've certainly learned a thing or two since this pic was snapped!), we've been making these for years. You can alter the fruit and other mix-ins to your heart's content.

Roasted Tomato Salsa: Sure, you can open a jar, but this is tastes so much better and takes very little effort!

All of these snacks are healthful and a great way to recharge your kid after a long day of school or play!

About Me

It seems like a distant memory, but years ago I relished making involved, gourmet meals. Now my goal is to create healthy meals that appeal both to me and my husband and the palates of my two Sweet Pea boys. Journey with me through my victories and defeats.